This child psychology course explores the concept of using play as a means to provide children with a nurturing environment that encourages lifelong learning. With play being such an integral part of human nature that transcends cultural boundaries, using games to develop children's physical, cognitive and imaginative skills effectively is critical. Enrol to learn how child-centred play therapy (CCPT) can play a crucial part in a child's growth.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 192070 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Explain the importance of play in early childhood in nurturing a foundation for lifelong learning among children • Describe the critical role that a therapist plays in making play therapy sessions a success for children and parents • Define ‘play’ and discuss its significance, types and role in helping children develop essential skills as they grow • Summarise the history and evolution of play therapy and identify the various psychologists who contributed towards it • Identify the principles of child-centred play therapy (CCPT) that contribute towards effective therapy sessions • Explain how to use child-centred play therapy and achieve optimal results • Identify the numerous features of a playroom that provide a conducive environment for children |
| Course Code | 821 |
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